Work. Sometimes it's a place where you're cranking out ideas and projects like a well-oiled machine. Other times, you're squeaking through the day, easily distracted. And trust us, we know it's tough to get everything done. With the workplace in a constant state of change and many companies forced to consolidate job responsibilities to keep down costs, there's typically more work than seems possible to accomplish. But before you let out a sigh or start screaming, “Is it Friday yet?” for the third time in an hour, there is hope for a … [Read more...]
How Can I Discover God’s Will For My Life?
The following is an excerpt from Steven R. Graves’s new study, The Gospel Goes to Work. Order your copy or see a free sample today at Lifeway.com/GospelGoesToWork. You can also pick up a copy at your local Lifeway Store! One of the most common questions I hear from Christian college students is something similar to “How can I discover God’s will for my life?” This is a great question because it has at its root the idea of calling. It likely assumes a few things. It assumes there’s something God wants me to do—a why. And it assumes … [Read more...]
The Day For an Extra Cup of Coffee
If you are anything like me, you might need that extra cup of coffee today since we all lost that hour of sleep yesterday morning (except for our friends in Arizona and Hawaii). The yearly ritual of setting our clocks an hour ahead on the second Sunday of March can get our body a bit out of sync for a few days. Yet, the extra hour of sunshine in the evenings is always a welcome guest on our back porches. Since I find myself yawning and thinking of a nap on the days right after I have “Sprung forward,” it reminds me of how crucial … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles/blogs from this past week that you'll find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “One Quality Boomers and Millennials Must Each Develop” by Tim Elmore There seems to be a clash between generations in the workplace. Elmore suggests the most important quality each generation must exhibit in order for all generations to flourish in their work. “The Power and Phobia of Public Speaking in Ministry” by Eric Geiger In whatever role you find yourself serving in the church, … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Career And Calling?
When does a job not feel like a job? Simple — when you know it to be a calling. One of the biggest secrets to making the most of your formative young adult years is allowing God the space to speak to you about how you were designed and gifted, how you were infused with passion for something, and how your gifts, talents, and passions can make a difference in the world. A SENSE OF PLACE Finding the place where your unique gifting and passion can bring blessing and relief to those who hurt and struggle in our world — that’s … [Read more...]
What To Do When Things Don’t Go As Planned
So, you have in hand the diploma and the student debt to prove that you spent four years in college. You have typed your resume, and you have a bit of work experience. You have a plan and plenty of excitement and optimism about getting your new career off the ground. Not so fast … The game has changed significantly in the time since our parents and guidance counselors graduated college and found their first jobs. The narrative of college, graduation, and career we were promised will unfortunately not unfold before us, as if by … [Read more...]